scholarly journals Effect of Ginger Powder (Zingiber officinale) on Acid-Base Balance, Rumen and Blood Constituents in Healthy Egyptian Sheep

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-58
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Rumen Fluid ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Blood Constituents ◽  
Rumen Acidosis ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
Ginger Powder

Medicinal herbs have been used for several thousand years in traditional medicine and are known to be inexpensive, effective, readily available, and safe to use, with almost no side effects. As no previous research focused on the effect of ginger powder (Zingiber officinale) on acid-base balance in sheep, the goal of this study was studying the effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale) powder on acid-base balance, rumen, and blood constituents. Ten Egyptian ewes were given ginger powder 500mg/kg bwt orally in the morning before feeding for 5 days. Blood and rumen juice samples were collected in the morning on 0 (control), 3rd, and 5th day before feeding. Results generally showed a significant increase in rumen fluid pH, WBCS, lymphocytes, MCH, and MCHC. Significant decrease in total volatile fatty acids, serum total protein, and globulin were recorded. Ginger maintained acid-base balance, rumen protozoa activity, total protozoa count, rumen ammonia concentration, RBCs, PCV, Hemoglobin, neutrophils, albumin, BUN, Creatinine, GGT, and AST within normal range. Depending on changes in blood and rumen constituents we may suggest a recommendation for using ginger supplementation as 500mg/kg bwt orally for 3-5days as an immune stimulant and in the treatment of rumen acidosis and respiratory affections in sheep.

scholarly journals The acid-base status of prenatal pups of the dogfish, Squalus acanthias, in the uterine environment

1986 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. A. Kormanik ◽  
D. H. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Lipid ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Squalus Acanthias ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Co2 Partial Pressure ◽  
Uterine Fluid ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
Acid Base Status ◽  
Uterine Environment

The acid-base status of late-term Squalus acanthias L. pups in the uterine seawater environment was examined. Blood values for pH, total CO2, partial pressure of CO2, urea and sodium concentrations in late-term pups were not significantly different from those of the mothers. Haematocrit was slightly lower, while total plasma lipid and ammonia concentrations were several times higher. The uterine environment in which these pups reside and maintain normal acid-base status is nevertheless quite remarkable. In the later months of gestation, up to six pups (approx. 60 g each) reside in each horn of the uterus, in about 100 ml of seawater, in which they ventilate. While the major ion concentrations of the uterine fluid resemble normal seawater, the pH may be as low as 5.9, and the ammonia concentration as high as 22 mmol l-1. This system provides a unique opportunity to study acid-base balance, respiration and nitrogenous waste excretion in developing elasmobranchs under quite unusual conditions.

scholarly journals Effect of Intensive Fattening of Bulls Fed a High-grain Diet on Selected Health Indicators

2006 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Štercová ◽  
D. Haas ◽  
A. Krása ◽  
R. Lepková ◽  
J. Šterc
Keyword(s):  
Rumen Fluid ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Rumen Fermentation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maize Silage ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Base Balance

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of intensive fattening of bulls with a high-grain diet on selected health parameters. Metabolic indicators under study were compared with those in bulls receiving a traditional diet based on maize silage. The trial included 18 Czech pied bulls that were fed a diet containing from 75.0% to 83.6% concentrate on dry matter basis. As a control, 18 Czech pied bulls were used, given total mixed ration based on maize silage. The experiment was started after weaning when the treated group averaged 114 days of age and the control group 115 days of age. Bulls were slaughtered at an average age of 473 days in the treated group and 474 days in the control group. The experiment lasted 359 days. In the fattening period, blood and rumen fluid samples were withdrawn to evaluate rumen fermentation, acid-base balance and selected biochemical indicators. After the slaughter, samples of tuber coxae cancellous tissue were collected for the bone metabolism assessment. Among indicators under study, the rumen fermentation ones were the most affected by feeding the high-grain diet. Bulls fed the high-grain diet showed (P < 0.05) lower rumen fluid pH and a higher total titration activity, a higher (P < 0.01) total level of VFA and propionate proportion, and a lower (P < 0.01) acetate proportion than the control bulls. Counts of infusoria were also lower (P < 0.01). Acid-base balance was not significantly influenced by feeding the high-grain diet. The high-grain diet fed bulls showed increased serum levels of AST and phosphorus, but the differences from the control group were non-significant in most cases. In 1 g bone ash of the samples of tuber coxae cancellous tissue in the treated group calcium content was significantly (P < 0.05) lower than in the control group; no significant differences were observed between other indicators under investigation.

THE INFLUENCE OF BICARBONATE BUFFERS ON MILK PRODUCTION AND ACID-BASE BALANCE IN LACTATING DAIRY COWS

1990 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 875-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. McKINNON ◽  
D. A. CHRISTENSEN ◽  
B. LAARVELD
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Ammonium Chloride ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Volatile Fatty Acids ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Urine Ph ◽  
Base Balance

Two 4 × 4 Latin square feeding trials were conducted to investigate the influence of 0.75% sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), 0.75% potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) and 0.66% ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) on production and acid-base parameters of dairy cows. Buffer supplementation did not improve feed intake or milk production compared to the control ration of 50% concentrate, 50% barley silage (DM basis). Apparent digestibilities of dry matter, acid detergent fiber and crude protein were not influenced by treatment. Buffer supplementation resulted in an increase in milk fat and total solids content in trial 2 but not in trial 1. In comparison to the two buffered rations, NH4Cl induced a mild form of acidosis as evidenced from reduced (P < 0.05) blood pH, HCO3, BE and urine pH values in trial 1 and blood HCO3 and urine pH in trial 2. In addition, DM and concentrate intake were reduced in trial 2 with NH4Cl supplementation. Treatment did not affect the molar proportions of the major rumen volatile fatty acids (VFA). It is concluded that milk fat production did not respond as expected to buffer supplementation due to a failure to influence the pattern of rumen VFA production. The control ration did not stress the acid-base homeostasis of the animal. Consequently, buffer supplementation did not lead to any improvement in systemic acid-base status. Key words: Dairy cattle, milk production, potassium and sodium bicarbonate, ammonium chloride, acid-base balance

Contribution of the proximal tubule to urinary ammonia excretion by the dog

1965 ◽  
Vol 209 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Clapp ◽  
Edward E. Owen ◽  
Roscoe R. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Acidosis ◽  
Proximal Tubule ◽  
Ammonia Excretion ◽  
Ammonia Concentration ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
Proximal Tubular ◽  
Ammonia Addition ◽  
Normal Acid

Measurements of ammonia concentration were performed on 48 samples of proximal tubular fluid from antidiuretic dogs during normal acid-base balance, and acute or chronic ammonium chloride acidosis. Measurable concentrations of ammonia (>0.3 mmoles/liter) were not detectable in proximal fluid during either normal acid-base balance or acute ammonium chloride acidosis. However, in both conditions, an ammonia concentration in proximal fluid of less than 0.3 mmoles/liter could still have accounted for a large percentage of urinary ammonia. For this reason, the present data can neither confirm nor deny the existence of ammonia addition to proximal tubular fluid during normal acid-base balance and acute metabolic acidosis. In contrast, chronic metabolic acidosis was accompanied by the definite appearance of ammonia in proximal fluid, its concentration averaging 0.82 ± .32 mmoles/liter. This observation demonstrates clearly that net ammonia addition can be observed along the proximal tubule under certain circumstances. It suggests further that the proximal tubule also contributes to the adaptive rise of urinary ammonia excretion during chronic acidosis.

Higher Dietary Acidity is Associated with Lower Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Iranian Women, Independent of Dietary Calcium Intake

2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 0206-0217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedeh-Elaheh Shariati-Bafghi ◽  
Elaheh Nosrat-Mirshekarlou ◽  
Mohsen Karamati ◽  
Bahram Rashidkhani
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Intake ◽  
Dietary Calcium ◽  
Dietary Calcium Intake ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
Dietary Acid

Findings of studies on the link between dietary acid-base balance and bone mass are relatively mixed. We examined the association between dietary acid-base balance and bone mineral density (BMD) in a sample of Iranian women, hypothesizing that a higher dietary acidity would be inversely associated with BMD, even when dietary calcium intake is adequate. In this cross-sectional study, lumbar spine and femoral neck BMDs of 151 postmenopausal women aged 50 - 85 years were measured using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Dietary intakes were assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Renal net acid excretion (RNAE), an estimate of acid-base balance, was then calculated indirectly from the diet using the formulae of Remer (based on dietary intakes of protein, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium; RNAERemer) and Frassetto (based on dietary intakes of protein and potassium; RNAEFrassetto), and was energy adjusted by the residual method. After adjusting for potential confounders, multivariable adjusted means of the lumbar spine BMD of women in the highest tertiles of RNAERemer and RNAEFrassetto were significantly lower than those in the lowest tertiles (for RNAERemer: mean difference -0.084 g/cm2; P=0.007 and for RNAEFrassetto: mean difference - 0.088 g/cm2; P=0.004). Similar results were observed in a subgroup analysis of subjects with dietary calcium intake of >800 mg/day. In conclusion, a higher RNAE (i. e. more dietary acidity), which is associated with greater intake of acid-generating foods and lower intake of alkali-generating foods, may be involved in deteriorating the bone health of postmenopausal Iranian women, even in the context of adequate dietary calcium intake.

The Effect of Long-term Topiramate Treatment on Acid-base Balance in Children with Epilepsy

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
김지용 ◽  
남상욱 ◽  
김영미 ◽  
이윤진 ◽  
이훈상 ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
Base Balance
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